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A flooded out car is stranded in high water off U.S. 59 as rain from Tropical Depression Imelda inundates the area on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, near Spendora. A flooded out car is stranded in high water off U.S. 59 as rain from Tropical Depression Imelda inundates the area on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, near Spendora. Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff Photographer Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 64 Caption Close Image 1 of 64…

A hospital in nearby Winnie was evacuated overnight after the town experienced high levels of flooding that officials said is probably “worse than Harvey.” A hospital in nearby Winnie was evacuated overnight after the town experienced high levels of flooding that officials said is probably “worse than Harvey.” Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 72 Caption Close Image 1 of 72 A hospital in nearby Winnie was evacuated overnight after the town experienced…

To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: <iframe src=”https://embed.hpm.io/346585/346555″ style=”height: 115px; width: 100%;”></iframe> On Thursday’s Houston Matters: We get updates on the heavy rain and flash flooding happening across the region. Then, we discuss how the recent attack on oil processing facilities in Saudi Arabia might effect Houston with a pair of industry analysts. Also this hour: An upcoming conference aims to galvanize young people to vote. Then, actor…

Waking up to to life threatening flooding across Beaumont, Chambers County and Liberty County. This could have easily been across Houston. Evacuations underway as it becomes a very dire situation.  In Chambers County and areas east, however, widespread flooding has been reported in the overnight hours leading into Thursday morning. Find live coverage of this flood emergency here. WATCH LIVE: Flash flood emergency declared in Beaumont as Imelda saturates Southeast Texas LIVE BLOG: High water…

WINNIE, Texas (FOX 26) – Riceland Hospital has been evacuated in Winnie, where “significant flooding” has been reported, according to Chambers County Emergency Management. The county and the Red Cross have opened a flood shelter at White’s Park Community Center at 225 White’s Memorial Park Road. Emergency Management says water is in homes and businesses. The following roads are closed, and residents are warned not to try to drive on them: All roads North & East…

HOUSTON — Tropical Depression Imelda stirred up trouble east of Houston late Wednesday with tornadoes, flash flooding and severe thunderstorms.  Just before 5 p.m., a tornado touched down near Highlands in east Harris County. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said his deputies spotted damage to some small structures there, along with tree damage and downed power lines.  There were no reports of injuries.  Gonzalez said there are unconfirmed reports of a small tornado touching down in the…

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MISSOURI CITY, Texas — As Tropical Storm Imelda bore down on Missouri City Tuesday, someone tied their dog to a barbed wire fence, abandoning it near KHOU 11’s transmitter. Luckily, KHOU 11 engineer Jason Barnett was there to recuse the pup, who was just beside a ditch that was quickly filling with water. “He was shivering. He was cold and had been here for probably a couple hours,” Barnett said. “There was no food. There…

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HOUSTON — Tropical Depression Imelda is still spinning up trouble in the Greater Houston Area with tornadoes, flash flooding and severe thunderstorms.  There is currently a flash flood warning for Harris, Galveston and Chambers counties until 8:15 p.m. Just before 5 p.m., a tornado touched down near Highlands in east Harris County. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said his deputies spotted damage to some small structures there, along with tree damage and downed power lines.  There were…

HOUSTON — Tropical Depression Imelda is still spinning up trouble in the Greater Houston Area.  A tornado warning has just been issued for Chambers County until 7 p.m. A flash flood warning for east Harris and Chambers counties until 7:15 p.m.  A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Brazoria, Matagorda and Wharton counties until 6:45 p.m. At least one tornado touched down in east Harris County around 5 p.m. Wednesday. Brian Lockwood was on…

GALVESTON, Texas — Galveston Island spent most of Wednesday morning under water. Many businesses closed up early on the Strand to protect their stores from flooding. The island was practically paralyzed from 48 hours of rain from Tropical Storm Imelda, clogging not only the side streets, but also the main roads.  Joey Quiroga spent the morning outside his restaurant watching drivers pass through the flood water.  “I think it’s incredible that it’s flooded this much…

GALVESTON, Texas – Galveston drivers had to navigate around floodwaters throughout the day Wednesday as heavy rain bands from Tropical Storm Imelda hit the island. Floodwaters covered swaths of roadway along Broadway Street where businesses had sand bags piled at their entrances and barricades were set up at intersections preventing drivers from turning onto flooded side roads. “Bad storm, man—it ain’t looking to good,” said Keylan Mosley as he drove his work truck through floodwaters…

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Nearly all bayous and creeks in Harris County performed well during Tropical Storm Imelda. Only Clear Creek left its banks. County officials said that’s thanks to a little luck and a lot of hard work. Tropical Storm Imelda pushed Clear Creek at Bay Area Boulevard over its banks and into Countryside Sports Park. But that was the lone exception. “I think we definitely dodged a bullet,” said Harris County Flood Control…